78 Otis Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

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78 Otis Street,Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,295,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,780 sq. ft.
  • Multi-family
  • Active
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Listed by: thalia c. tringo
Office: thalia tringo & associates real estate, inc.
MLS#:73466252
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$2,295,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$607.14

About this home

Rare East Cambridge find in excellent location! Three family w/ double wide driveway/yard. Walk to Green and Red Lines, Kendall Sq, MIT, Charles River, and Boston. Owned and occupied by one family for decades, this gem is suitable for owner occupancy, rental, or development. Original period details throughout include wood floors, pocket and french doors, built-in hutches, and high ceilings. First floor unit has foyer, 1 to 2 BR, DR, big updated kitchen with bay window and island, in-unit washer, original pocket doors, and sunroom with its own heating and cooling unit and direct yard access. Second floor is a 2 BR with French doors, LR, DR with built in hutch, eat-in kitchen, and bath. Second and third floor units have similar layouts: third floor also has sweeping views of Cambridge and Boston Skylines. Basement houses separate utilities with updated boilers, hot water heaters, and electrical panels. Come view this unique opportunity to own a piece of East Cambridge.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1873
  • Listing ID #:73466252
  • Updated:January 09, 2026 at 11:41 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Living area:3,780 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Tar/Gravel
  • Year built:1873
  • Building area:3,780 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.08 Acres

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,295,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$607.14
  • Tax amount:$8,062 (2026)
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